| ZIP Code | 27921 |
|---|---|
| City | Camden |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Camden County |
| Area Code | 252 |
| Elevation | 4 ft |
| Latitude | 36.3298 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.147832 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37029 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.9 yrs ↓ 12% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.62 |
| Below Poverty | 3.5% ▼ 65% below avg |
| College Grads | 43.5% ▲ 12% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.5% ▲ 33% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 21 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 647 (21.6%) |
| Some College | 540 (18.1%) |
| Associates | 480 (16.1%) |
| Bachelors | 410 (13.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 891 (29.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $80,727 ≈ Avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $300,100 ▲ 8% above avg ↑ 47% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,216/mo ↑ 14% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,109 |
| Vacant Units | 245 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.62 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,109 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 245 |
| Owner Occupied | 74.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 25.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.62 |
ZIP code 27921 is located in Camden, North Carolina, within Camden County. With a population of 4,903, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.9 years. Economically, 27921 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $80,727 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 27921 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $300,100 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,216 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 74.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 47% since 2019.
The population of 27921 is primarily White (80.87%). Residents are well-educated — 43.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.5%. Household income has grown by 24% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 27921 stands at 6.5%, which is above the national average. About 17% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 27921 in Camden, NC is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 4,903 residents, a median household income of $80,727, and a median home value of $300,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.